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25. The text informs us about the fact that ...
A) South Americans were the first people to set foot on Antarctica
B) the Antarctic Peninsula is the southernmost point of Antarctica
C) at its nearest point, Antarctica is visible from the southernmost point of South America
D) Antarctica was discovered in the early nineteenth century
26. What does the word TIP in the text mean?
A) a light blow B) the extreme end of something C) the top or summit D) an extra payment given for services


When it is hot and humid outside, most of us enjoy air-conditioning. Although many people believe that air-conditioning only cools the indoor air, it also controls its moisture content and cleanliness. Because human comfort depends on humidity to a large degree, air-conditioning can remove moisture from air or add it as necessary. Air-conditioning devices also control air-circulation by bringing in fresh air and removing polluted air. During winter, it warms the air to a comfortable temperature and pumps clean, moist air into the quarters where people live and work. In business offices, air-conditioning improves the efficiency of workers. In air-conditioned offices, employees become less tired, make fewer mistakes and have fewer accidents. The same can be said about drivers who may feel tired and sleepy while sitting in a warm vehicle. That is why driving an air-conditioned car makes one less prone to accidents, especially in the afternoon or evening.
27. What is the function of air-conditioning?
A) It only cools the indoor air. C) It sometimes cleans the air.
B) It controls the indoor environment. D) It changes climatic condition.
28. Why is air-conditioning beneficial for office workers?
A) They are sleepy and exhausted. B) They feel active and not so tired.
C) They make more mistakes. D) They enjoy fresh air.
29. The word EMPLOYEE in the text means …
A) a person who works for somebody. B) a person who gives lectures.
C) a person that employs others. D) the owner of the company.